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Continue reading →: First Day as Full-Timers
After a pleasant two-hour drive north on Friday, we arrive at our destination; the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. This was not my first or even second choice of campgrounds in the Denver area, but since we’ll be staying over the 4th of July holiday, it was the only place with a last-minute opening.…
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Continue reading →: Let the Adventure Begin
Well, it’s official. The house is sold and we have moved….. When Al and I returned home from our four-month winter excursion in the RV, we did so reluctantly. During that trip, we had a ton of fun and met some amazing folks. We were surprised with the number of people we met along…
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Continue reading →: A Bundle of Emotions
The past couple of weeks have been a whirlwind around our household. The fires around our beautiful State of Colorado have saddened us beyond words. As I pack our treasured mementos to be placed in a storage unit, the plumes of smoke in the distance remind me of those less fortunate. …
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Continue reading →: Reminiscing
Reminiscing can be so much fun. As the organizing and purging continues around our household, I come across all my photo albums. I love my photo albums….they make me happy. I’m suppose to be boxing them for storage, but can’t resist sitting down and looking through a few of them. OMG, I come…
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Continue reading →: Another Anniversary
Another year and another anniversary. It’s hard to believe Al and I have been married for thirty years. Yes, quite the accomplishment I’d say. I’ll admit, it hasn’t always been easy, but it has been an amazing journey, one that I wouldn’t trade. Al and I have been fortunate to have lived…
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Continue reading →: Heartfelt Thanks
Wow…..I’m humbled by the outpouring of condolences for the loss of my beloved Little Bear. I initially struggled with the decision to write a post specific to his passing. However after giving it further thought, I realized Bear was such a part of our travels and included in so many posts, it seemed appropriate to…
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Continue reading →: A Sad Day
I awaken to the faint sound of a rooster crowing. There’s a light breeze blowing through the open bedroom window. I’m not sure what time it is. I had a miserable and sleepless night. I continue to lay in bed a little longer enjoying the morning breeze and listen to a horse neighing and some dogs barking in…
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Continue reading →: Heading Home
I’ve had a great weekend visiting my brother and his wife in Grand Junction, Colorado, and it’s now time to head home. I miss my boys….hubby, Al and dog, Bear. I contemplate the return drive to Pueblo West, Colorado. Friday I drove to Grand Junction via Highway 50 and although it was a beautiful drive I opt…
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Continue reading →: A Visit with my Brother
It’s six-thirty in the morning on Saturday, May 18th. My brother and I sit at his kitchen table enjoying a cup of strong, hot coffee. He and I are both morning people. My brother has already been up since five-thirty working. While we visit and drink coffee, he reviews his Tablet and…
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Continue reading →: Time for a Break
As the looming snow-capped mountains come into view, I feel a sense of excitement. It feels good to be back on the road, especially after the past few weeks. Weeks of cleaning and preparing the house for sale has gotten old real quick. I need a break. I need to get away. It’s…
